Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 April 1963 · 03:53 local in London
1963-04-17 02:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:53 local time in London on 17 April. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Apr
1963
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 03:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:51
Next moonset
11:39
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1963
23
New Moon
Not visible21:29 local · Tue, Tue 23 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1963
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:08 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon 40°
May 1963
8
Full Moon
Below horizon18:23 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -16°
May 1963
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon -25°